Corporate Secretary (Governance & Risk)

About the role

BlueRock, a growing B-Corp certified advisory firm based in Melbourne, is hiring a Corporate Secretary (Governance & Risk) for its Blue Rock Services department. The role is hybrid and covers statutory compliance, board support and governance policy for the group and its clients.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain statutory registers and corporate records for BlueRock's corporate entities and selected client companies, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Prepare and lodge ASIC forms and filings, including annual reviews, changes to company details and share structure updates
• Support Board and committee meetings by preparing agendas, papers, minutes and resolutions
• Maintain the compliance calendar and risk register tracking key governance, risk and regulatory obligations across the group
• Assist with drafting and reviewing governance policies and procedures and help embed them across the business
• Monitor changes in legislation and regulatory requirements affecting corporate governance and risk, and flag implications to stakeholders
• Support the management of corporate structures for the group of subsidiaries and related entities
• Deliver company secretarial support to advisory clients as part of the broader service offering
• Liaise with directors, external legal advisors and regulators as required

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in an accounting or professional services firm of a similar size, including exposure to audit or tax-related work
• A relative understanding of general accounting principles is a bonus but not essential
• Ability to mentor and support Assistant Accountants and Bookkeepers
• Strong procedural mindset with high attention to detail and strong communication skills

Required skills

• Solid working knowledge of the Corporations Act 2001 and ASIC requirements
• Understanding of the relationship between governance, risk management, internal controls and corporate compliance

What we offer

• Competitive salary, free weekly lunches and social events, including a social club
• Flexible working arrangements and a CBD headquarters
• Mentoring and coaching, plus learning and development programs
• Salary sacrifice option for BlueRock shares, gym membership after one year and a mobile phone allowance after six months
• BlueRock public holidays